‘What disturbs men’s minds is not events but their judgments on events’—and other nuggets of timeless wisdom. You can feel everything—the frustration, irritation, and fear—and still choose your ...

We men are told to be stoic, self-reliant and selfless when times are tough. Boys don’t cry. Bite the bullet. Man up. We learn that a good father and husband doesn’t complain, doesn’t voice his ...

Misinterpreted stoicism often makes emotionless fools out of men—a label ironically worn as a badge of strength. Let’s explore the real story. Everyday conversations with the men in our lives ...

I’m basically paid to wonder about stupid things. Like what age do you have to reach before the dental hygienist finally stops telling you to floss? So of course I’ve noticed the widespread aversion ...

Until I was assigned to a firehouse in Hell’s Kitchen in the aftermath of 9/11, I had never set foot in one. The house lost seven men on 9/11. I started there five months later with a ...

For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing extremely well in 2023. Quotes from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius litter my Instagram feed; you can find expert advice from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A statue of Marcus Aurelius at Brown University. Aurelius wrote one of the best books about stoicism. Stoicism books explain this ...